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Sam Leavitt

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StatusEnrolled
Class2023
  • PositionQB
  • HT6-2
  • WT195
  • High SchoolWest Linn
  • HometownPortland, OR

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On3 College Rating
94.00
Natl.
111
QB
12
Recruiting Class of 2023
Natl.
381
QB
24
OR
1
On3 DB / Sam Leavitt

As a College Recruit

Pure passer who looks like one of the top arm talents and playmakers in the deep 2023 quarterback cycle. Has a stout frame, measuring at 6-foot-2, 197 pounds with a 9.5-inch hand prior to his senior season. Also registers as a good athlete, running a 4.67 second 40-yard dash and 4.38 second short shuttle. A senior riser who turned in a fantastic final season after transferring high schools. Led his team to a state title, while completing 69.1 percent of his passes for over 3,000 yards (a stellar 12.6 yards per attempt) and 36 touchdowns against five interceptions. Pairs that accurate, efficient statistical profile with considerable arm talent. Makes eye-popping throws with regularity, including some of the best individual plays we’ve seen from a 2023 signal caller. Has outstanding natural passing mechanics with quick, fluid arm action. Generates considerable velocity on his throws to all levels. Can drive and layer the football from off-platform. Plays with natural field vision and throws receivers open. Looks to be a loose, coordinated athlete. Shows some playmaking ability with his feet, rushing for 713 yards and eight touchdowns, including a big game on the ground in the state championship game. Fares well against the pass rush and shows creativity both as a passer and runner. Also plays basketball, starting on a nationally-ranked high school team as a senior. Has some football bloodlines as his father was a linebacker at BYU and his older brother, Dallin Leavitt, is a safety with the Green Bay Packers.

Reminds Us Of

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Andy Dalton
QB/6-2/220
tcu horned frogs AvatarHS Class of 2006
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2011Draft: Rnd2 /Pick3

Sam Leavitt's live arm, coordinated movements and ability to make plays both from inside the pocket and out of structure remind us of Andy Dalton. Leavitt was a more efficient passer at the high school level while playing against weaker competition than Dalton.

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  • Junior Year

Scouting Journal

1/17/23

Sam Leavitt moves into top 100 of final On3 rankings

Charles Power

Michigan State signee Sam Leavitt (No. 76) has some of the best senior film among the deep 2023 quarterback group. The 6-foot-2, 195-pounder had a revelatory senior season after a transfer to West Linn (Ore.) High. Leavitt flashed some eye-catching arm talent with the ability to make big-time throws with consistency. He’s a loose, fluid passer with playmaking ability and improvisational skills. Leavitt completed around 70% of his passes for over 3,000 yards and 36 touchdowns against five picks while leading his team to a state title as a senior. He’s also currently starting on a nationally-ranked high school basketball team.

11/21/22

Sam Leavitt earns 4th star with strong senior season

Charles Power

Washington State commit Sam Leavitt was among the bigger surprises in evaluating the position in the updated On300 rankings. The 6-foot-2, 195-pounder has some of the best senior video among 2023 quarterbacks, making a number of eye-popping throws this fall. Leavitt has shown an easy, live arm and some high level playmaking ability while completing over 70 percent of his passes for over 3,000 yards and over 40 total touchdowns en route to leading his West Linn (Ore.) High team to the state final. The Cougar commit checks in at No. 141 overall in this update.